Kitchen Assistant

Theeducationalliance; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Malet Lambert is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the school's catering team in preparing and providing nutritious meals for students. This permanent part-time role is 10 hours per week during term time, with 10 additional hours during school holidays for deep cleans and training.

Hours are 11:45am to 1:45pm, Monday to Friday. Your salary is £5,756.90 per annum, paid in 12 equal instalments and continued through the summer months.

Qualifications

• Previous experience preparing food in a kitchen/catering environment.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support catering team in preparing and providing nutritious meals.

Skills

Food preparation

Food hygiene

Job description

Overview

Malet Lambert is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the school's catering team in preparing and providing high-quality, nutritious food for students. This is a permanent position, working 10 hours per week term time only. You will be required to work an additional 10 hours during school holidays for deep cleans and/or training and development. The normal working hours are between 11:45am and 1:45pm, Monday to Friday.

Your actual salary will be £5,756.90 per annum, paid in 12 equal instalments, continuing to receive the same payment in the summer months.

Why choose us?

Malet Lambert is one of the top performing schools in Hull, with a commitment to pastoral care that underpins high expectations of pupils and staff. We have a long history dating back to 1932. We have a caring, skilled and dedicated team of teachers, associate staff and governors. We would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour; please contact Mollie Poskitt, HR Officer on 01482 374211 or by email at [e-mail] to visit or find out more.

Benefits

• Access to our staff benefit platform including big brand discounts and other incentives including a cycle-to-work scheme offering discounted bike purchase.
• Free onsite parking and tea and coffee in all staff rooms.
• Family-friendly policies, including sector-leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
• Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including a secure earnings-linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary.
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership, free annual flu vaccinations, refund of NHS prescription prepayment certificate, and access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of issues.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who has previous experience of preparing food, preferably in a professional kitchen/catering environment, with a basic knowledge of food hygiene and safety.

It is anticipated interviews will be held on the week commencing 27 July 2026.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you require an application in an alternative format, contact Mollie Poskitt, HR Officer on 01482 374211 or by email at [e-mail].

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.